Pre-University Summer School

As per the fees listed above, booking multiple courses benefit from  a discount if received by 23:59 GMT 10 April 2026. This discount is subject to availability at the time of application, .excludes English Language & Culture courses and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions.

What's included?

The tuition fees cover:

• Academic tuition 
• Course materials (including building materials, lab supplies and protective equipment where applicable)
• On campus wi-fi
• Use of campus facilities such as library, classrooms and catering facilities
• King’s Certificate of Participation on completion of the course
• Support and supervision by a dedicated member of staff during the academic day (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm)
• Academic and extracurricular activities. 

Application fee

An application fee of £65 is payable at the time of application and is non-refundable. Please note that we can only assess your application if the application fee has been paid.

Pre-University students will be staying at Stamford Street Apartments, one of the King’s Residences, located in central London. Address: 127 Stamford St, London, SE1 9NQ.  

Students are allocated single en-suite rooms with shower in blocks and floors exclusively dedicated to the King’s Pre-University Summer School. Linen and towels are provided in the room.   

Students can check into their rooms on the Sunday prior to the start of their course. Students who apply for two or three courses will remain in the accommodation on the Saturday night that falls between their courses.   

The residential package covers:

• Accommodation at King's Stamford Street Apartments
• 24 hour support and supervision from a dedicated member of staff
• Breakfast and dinner
• Academic tuition for your course of your choice
• Course materials (including building materials, lab supplies and protective equipment where applicable)
• On campus and accommodation wi-fi
• Social activities (excluding travel)
• Use of campus facilities such as library, classrooms and catering facilities
• Certificate of participation on completion of the course

Entry Requirements 

Our Pre-University Summer School is open to academically motivated students, aged 16 or 17 years old, who are about to start or who are enrolled in their final three years of high school. To apply for the Pre-University Summer School, students must turn 16 before the arrival date in accommodation/start date of their course, whichever is earliest. Students’ 18th birthday must be after the last day of the programme/accommodation departure date. 

If you are 18 years old and in high school at the time of applying, please click here.

As this is an intensive social and academic experience, it is essential that all applicants are independent, mature and motivated students.     

Academic courses 

As part of the application process, you will need to upload the following:   

• Official confirmation of your most recent high school grades  
• Evidence of your English language proficiency   
• Personal statement   

English Language requirements   

Our Pre-University Summer School is taught and assessed entirely in English. Applicants must have studied English to at least level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). If your first language is not English, please provide evidence of your English proficiency from the list below:   

• International Baccalaureate:  Higher Level 5/ Standard Level 7 
• IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent)  
• TOEFL internet-based test: 60 TOEIC: 570-680 
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Grade C or B2 certificate   
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C or C1 certificate 
• Cambridge First Certificate:Grade C 
• Duolingo English Test: 110 overall 

If your English language qualifications are not listed, we will need an official letter from your school verifying that it is the equivalent of level B2 in the CEFR. If your high school teaches all subjects in English and you have studied there for at least two years, this will be accepted as proof of your English language skills.   

Please note, the above requirements don’t apply to students who are applying for the English Language and Culture Courses. For those requirements, please read the next section.  

English Language & Culture courses 

This intensive course is for students who are at a B1 level (CEFR) and takes an active-learning, communicative approach to develop confidence and fluency in English. Please provide evidence of your English proficiency from the list below:   

•  IELTS score of 4.5 (or equivalent)  
• TOEFL paper-based test: we require a minimum of 407  
• TOEFL internet-based test: we require a minimum of 33   
• TOEFL computer-based test: we require a minimum of 100   
• Duolingo English, we require a minimum test score of 70

Student Experience 

We have a range of extracurricular activities on offer every week for students to join, giving them a chance to socialise with other students on the King’s Summer Programmes whilst discovering London.   

Part of the university experience is the opportunity to become part of a vibrant social community. For Pre-University students, we offer a social programme that provides a taste of university life, allowing them to experience the independence, connections, and exciting activities that come with it. Through a range of events, group activities, and outings, students can explore campus life, build friendships, and develop a sense of community with their peers. We encourage all students, residential and non-residential, to get involved. 

Examples of previous events our students have enjoyed: 

All students are automatically eligible for our extra-curricular activities by enrolling onto our summer programmes.   

Safeguarding and Supervision 

We are committed to the health, safety, security, and wellbeing of young people who participate in our Summer Programmes. Safeguarding arrangements are overseen by Designated Safeguarding Officers and students are assigned dedicated Summer Assistants throughout the programme who support and supervise them at all times. This includes all extracurricular activities on and off site except  when they are in their bedrooms or during scheduled independent time. . King’s residences have 24-hour support provided by Summer Assistants who stay in campus accommodation alongside the students.    

Further information on safeguarding can be found in Information for Applicants, under Policies. If you have any questions regarding safety or supervision, please contact us.    

Pre-University students who are 18 years old can join the  Undergraduate Summer School. Information about modules you may be eligible to study is available by clicking here

Financial information and budgeting 

With so many things to do in London, budgeting can be a challenge so it is a good idea to plan in advance and get a picture of the financial cost of living in London. Living expenses will depend on the choices of the student and although London can be expensive, there are opportunities to get the best out of London on a limited budget.    

For students on the Pre-University Summer School, breakfast and dinner are provided as part of the accommodation package. Students need to consider allocating money for other meals and consumables. We also encourage students to bring a small amount of spending money for gifts. Please be advised that many shops and restaurants in London are cashless and may only accept card payments.